Airport Comparison
| LPQ | WLG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Luang Phabang International Airport | Wellington International Airport |
| IATA Code | LPQ | WLG |
| ICAO Code | VLLB | NZWN |
| City | Luang Phabang | Wellington |
| Country | Laos | New Zealand |
| Timezone | Asia/Vientiane | Pacific/Auckland |
| Elevation | 955 ft | 41 ft |
| Coordinates | 19.900000, 102.160000 | -41.330000, 174.800000 |
Luang Phabang (LPQ) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) in Luang Phabang, Laos to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 10,097 kilometers (6,274 miles / 5,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.
This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.
This is an international route connecting Laos with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 14:31 in Luang Phabang, it's 20:31 in Wellington. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Luang Phabang (LPQ) follows a heading of 296° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.